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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Hey moore60

    Sorry for late reply,I didn't get a notification.
    What a small world it is. Unfortunately as I reach the deadline on moving out I had actually planed on scraping it and the new owner...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Little update on the KMB1 build.
    During a strange turn of events I no longer own the Hurco mill. Wife and I decided to build a new home and during the sale the new owner decided to purchase the...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Hey guys here are some videos on the steps I took to get this in paint,along with a final walkaround. Getting very close to move in date...I need to get my butt in gear!

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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    I will haul it over split in half. So gantry crane will lift it no problem. I just got a price to move it for $400 to just pick it up a drive it to new shop next door with fork lift.
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    I'm hoping when I put a lifting bar in I can break it all loose when I lift the head off base. I've had all the bolt loose and out to clean paint off, I'm going to re-clean them and powdercoat them...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Right now I'm planing on Viper drives with 160 volt Antec power supply,

    Viper Servo Motor control products
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    Re: YAHKMB1R (Yet Another Hurco KMB1 Retrofit)

    I have also wanted to take off the table and have it ground...but it looks REALLY heavy! Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Yes. Covered everything in shop and used respirator.
    I see Centroid just released V4 of the Acorn board. Really good price with all the new items. Board,relays,power supply,network cable,software...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Yep just razor bladed off. It was not sanded just wiped clean so it would come off easy. I will cut the seam on the swivel and hope it doesn't look to bad. I have to get everything painted because I...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Hey Bob
    You are right I did paint it all,but I did plan on it....you have a camera in my shop????
    I will be pulling the head off completely for the move and hope I can get it to move. I have tried...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    yep even more!
    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco032.jpg
    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco034.jpg
    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco035.jpg...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    More pics

    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco021.jpg
    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco022.jpg
    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco023.jpg...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Finally in paint!! I amaze myself what I can do in five years!!
    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco001.jpg
    https://www.fannblade.com/hurcopaint/Hurco002.jpg...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Speaking of RPM I'm looking for a 3600 RPM motor running with 2-1 pulleys. I too may be out of my mind,but I agree it will need more RPM.
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    Re: YAHKMB1R (Yet Another Hurco KMB1 Retrofit)

    You got my attention! I'll be watching for updates.
    I just got mine painted yesterday. YEP only took five years to get in paint!!!
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    New updates. Planning on going with Cetroid Acorn controller.


    https://youtu.be/o4ARjFxwsLI
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    was looking to use this with the PMDX 126 Mach 4 is suppose to be designed for USB input.

    PMDX.COM - Products for CNC and motion control applications

    Keep your front door open I will have a...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Got the controller about finished. I decided to keep it movable since I can't use the pendant arm anymore. I will use flexible conduit to allow for some movement. Although I think I will make a quick...
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    Re: Hurco KMB1 upgrade

    Stay tuned guys I'm back on track and will have a bunch of updates coming in next few days.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2aFE-pCH9U&lc=z22wxbrxqviwgbtzg04t1aokgnduebciivinrydvyndtrk0h00410
  20. Thread: Hoss's G0704

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    Re: Hoss's G0704

    Dang I knew I should have done it last night!!

    Thanks for prompt refund,I knew I could trust you anyway it went. Now I have to pay double the price.....:(
  21. Thread: Hoss's G0704

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    Re: Hoss's G0704

    I hope that is directed to me. :) Looks like it's in great shape,can't wait to get it. Will be using it on my Hurco conversion with Mach 4.

    Thanks Kerry
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    Re: Blower for The Demon V8

    Amazing! I missed a lot of this update.
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    Re: Another First Router

    Nice job!
  24. Re: Source of way cover wiper material for VM1?

    I would be interested in this answer also.
  25. Re: Wholesale Tool 3n1 CNC Conversion (56k warning)

    Glad that helped
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    Quick overview.


    http://youtu.be/YdpYj_Glz5M
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    Just watched your videos...looking forward to more. I was cracking up when you said " where's the motor"!! Now you see why I moved mine inside the cabinet.

    I went in the back to give me more room...
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    Re: ANXIETY - New Charter Oak Machine

    Get us some pics!!! Congrats on the new machine.
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    Re: KMB1 Conversion

    Glad to hear you finally found the drain! I have pulled my pump unit and have it ready to mount a 1ph motor I have here with same HP and RPM. That way there is no need for VFD....although it would be...
  30. Re: Wholesale Tool 3n1 CNC Conversion (56k warning)

    The only reason I went with NEMA 34 was for the 1/2" shaft. I just didn't feel comfortable with the 1/4" shaft turning the large ball screw. I have seen similar builds done with 380 oz steppers all...
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